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Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator'

Also Known As

  • Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminato'
  • Meadow Rue
  • Yellow Meadow Rue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator' plant details

Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large terminal clusters of lightly-fragrant, fleecy, pale-yellow flowers with showy bright-yellow stamens grace this wonderful 3-4'perennial in early summer. Lacy foliage emerges yellow-green before deepening to blue-green. This makes a delightful addition to meadow, cottage garden or mixed perennial bed. S-PSh/M
A tall (to 5 feet or more) graceful fountain of airy, frothy, foliage that, in this cultivar, emerges a chartreuse before aging to the more usual gray-green. Blooms in summer with masses of big powder-puff acid yellow flowers. Likes some shade and doesn't like to dry out. Zone 5.

Gardening facts about Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator' plant

How to Grow Thalictrum flavum 'Illuminator'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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